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2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1471588
Internal NHTSA #	11099353
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE SPORT
Model Year	2013
File date	02/06/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased 2013 santa fe sport in jan 2018, with 60k miles. 7k miles added, to date. May 2018, drove through a car wash, water entered the cab through a seal above the dashboard. Hyundai service investigated, replaced moon roof seal, and then reported that the moon roof seal was not the cause, further investigation needed, at a cost, to us, of $400. We respectfully declined. Water entering the vehicle, during a heavy rain, could prove to be very dangerous. 6/02/18, merged onto highway, speed of 75 mph, 9:45 am, clear skies, fairly moderate traffic. Without warning, engine lost all power, attempted to accelerate, negative results, non-responsive. Vehicle began to slow, turned hazard warning lights on, and coasted to the next exit. There were approximately 4 cars behind me when i lost engine power. Fortunately, i was able to safely exit, the freeway, and coast downhill, to a nearby chevron station, without causing a major accident. (would my wife or children have been as fortunate?) turned the vehicle off and then on again. The vehicle had electrical power and initiated a self check, results unknown. The check engine warning light/battery light/oil light were all visible on the dash board. While the vehicle was performing a self diagnostic test... A cloud of smoke/burning smell emitted from the ac vent located near the radio. Vehicle was towed to the hyundai dealer, where purchased. A diagnostic check and visual inspection revealed that the engine had seized and was related to previous engine recall. Problem: machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine, this could result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix: dealers will inspect the engine and replace the engine short block, as necessary, for free. Dangerous, busy highways, high speed.... Fatalities probable.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FOLSOM, CA
VIN pattern	5XYZU3LB6DGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	75
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Hyundai SANTA FE SPORT Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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